Animals

Cow

Cow as a tidy 26 by 26 filet motif with a strong silhouette that survives even on a smaller grid, ideal for playful kids' blankets, nursery pieces, and animal-lover gifts. Load it in the editor to adjust the spacing, add a surrounding frame, or mirror it for a matched pair, then save or print the finished chart.

Grid
26 × 26
Difficulty
Easy
Mesh count
676
Category
Animals
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Skill level: easy

Comfortable for an advancing beginner. The shaping asks for a little attention, but the chart stays clear and easy to recover from if you lose your place.

Yarn and hook

Size 10 cotton thread on a steel hook makes a fine cow panel; switch to DK or worsted cotton with a 3.5–4 mm hook and it grows into a soft, blanket-weight piece. Mercerised cotton gives a subtle sheen and crisp stitch definition that suits the clean block edges of filet.

Project ideas

Reach for the cow when you want a baby gift. It looks at home on a soft-toy-themed throw and a playful kids' blanket alike. Crop or enlarge it in the editor so it fits your project exactly.

Who it's for

Stitched for a pet owner, the cow suits a get-well gift beautifully. Frame it with a border to give a plain gift a finished, considered look.

Size, printing, and scaling

Expect roughly 6.5 by 6.5 inches at 4 mesh per inch. Drop to fine thread for a smaller piece, or move to worsted to scale it right up. Send the chart straight to print for a clean numbered grid, or resize and re-crop it in the editor first and export a PDF, PNG, or CSV.

Before you start

Hook
3.5–4.5 mm hook
Thread / yarn
DK or worsted-weight cotton
Finished size
6.5 × 6.5 in at 4 mesh/in
  • Print or export a numbered chart from the editor
  • Have your hook and thread or yarn ready
  • 26 rows, worked bottom to top

Learn the technique

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Cow filet crochet pattern — FAQ

Can a beginner crochet the cow pattern?
It is. The cow keeps to simple shaping, so a confident beginner who can manage a double crochet and a chain will get on well with it.
What yarn works best for this cow chart?
Size 10 cotton thread with a steel hook gives a fine, traditional filet; DK or worsted cotton with a larger hook makes a softer, blanket-weight version. A smooth, solid, light colour reads best.
Can I resize the cow chart?
It resizes cleanly — adjust the grid in the editor, crop, or repeat it. The ON/OFF cell model means the cow stays crochet-ready at any size.
Can I print the cow pattern or save it as a PDF?
Absolutely — print a numbered grid straight from the page, or export a PDF or PNG from the editor. There is no paywall on the cow chart.
How many stitches is the cow pattern?
The chart is 26 by 26 squares — 676 mesh in total, about 149 of them filled. At 4 mesh per inch that finishes roughly 6.5 by 6.5 inches.

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